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Canada's police chiefs are calling for decriminalization of personal possession of illicit drugs
Canada's police chiefs are calling for decriminalization of personal possession of illicit drugs as the best way to battle substance abuse and addiction. -
Welland Farmers' Market will return this weekend
This weekend marks the return of the Welland Farmers' Market - which has been running for over 100 years. -
Moderate algae bloom forecast for Lake Erie this summer
Lake Erie's annual blob of pea-green algae is expected to be smaller this summer than a year ago following a relatively dry spring, but that doesn't necessarily reflect significant improvement toward reducing the nutrient pollution that causes it, scientists said Thursday. -
Niagara Catholic Board sends out survey asking parents to choose back-to-school preferences
The Niagara Catholic District School Board has sent out a mass email survey to parents asking how they would like to see school return in September. -
Niagara Health adds new feature to their app with booking appt. info and COVID results
A new feature has been added to Niagara Health's app to help residents get answers to their questions. -
NOTL bans tents, BBQs and fires in parks and beaches
Niagara-on-the-Lake is banning fires, tents and barbecues from public parks and beaches. -
One new case of COVID-19 in Niagara
One new case of Covid-19 has been reported in Niagara over the past 24 hours. -
Ontario government will end suspensions of young students and streaming math in grade nine
Ontario Premier Doug Ford used his daily briefing to talk about changes he is making to the education system, including the practice of suspending young students. -
42 yr old man shot by Hamilton Police has died in hospital
A man who was shot by Hamilton Police has died in hospital. -
Niagara's Deputy Police Chief concerned about police stereotyping
In an open letter, Deputy Police Chief Bill Fordy says he wants to add his voice to the narrative because he's saddened by the tragedies of the past few months -
Ontario Ministry of Health confirm 170 new cases of COVID-19
Ontario's Ministry of Health has confirmed 170 new cases of COVID-19. -
Bars and restaurants want to keep Ontario's relaxed rules for takeout
Bar and restaurant owners who deal in specialty alcohol say they've carved out a new business model around Ontario's relaxed rules for takeout liquor, and they'll fight to make the system permanent. -
Ontario cannabis stores disappointed
Ontario's private cannabis stores say they're disappointed that they'll have to give up offering delivery and curbside pickup next week. -
Ontario government extends emergency orders for COVID-19 pandemic
Ontario has extended its emergency orders for the COVID-19 pandemic until July 22. -
Financial trouble ahead for Bed Bath and Beyond
Your days of shopping at Bed Bath and Beyond could be numbered. -
Lays rolls out new flavours but Canadians won't get them
Lays Chips is out with their latest line of new flavours. -
Raptors join the Disneyworld bubble today
The Toronto Raptors will enter the NBA bubble in Disneyworld today. -
New study finds unconscious and near death can still hear
A study from the University of British Columbia suggests people who are unconscious and near death can still hear. -
Premier slams LTC's without air conditioning
Premier Doug Ford has promised to make air conditioning mandatory in long-term care homes, a day after slamming the owners of facilities that don't already have it. -
New poll finds concern growing about contracting COVID-19
A new poll shows Canadians are growing more fearful of getting COVID-19. -
No mandatory mask by-law in Niagara after 4.5 hr meeting
After more than 4 hours debating a mandatory mask by-law, Niagara Regional Councillors voted to defer the issue to their next meeting. -
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for North Niagara including St. Catharines and Grimsby
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for St. Catharines, Grimsby and Northern Niagara Region. -
Ontario government introduces 'COVID-19 Recovery Act' relating to municipalities and schools
The Ontario government has introduced sweeping new legislation dubbed the COVID-19 Recovery Act that would affect schools, municipalities and the justice system. -
No new cases of COVID-19 in Niagara: NRPH
Niagara Region Public Health are reporting no new cases of COVID-19 in the region. -
Boys and Girls Club of Niagara opening child care and summer camps
Boys and Girls Club of Niagara will be offering programs this summer. -
Port Colborne changing operations at Nickel Beach
The City of Port Colborne is changing operations at Nickel Beach. -
High unemployment, $343B deficit projected in Liberals' fiscal snapshot
The Trudeau Liberals say they expect nearly two million Canadians to remain without jobs this year as the COVID-19 pandemic drags down the domestic economy and federal aid sends the deficit to a historic $343.2 billion. -
Ontario's Ministry of Health confirms 118 new cases of COVID-19
Ontario's Ministry of Health has confirmed 118 new cases of COVID-19 in the province. -
Impaired driving charges in fatal rollover in Wainfleet
A 20-year-old man is facing impaired driving charges after a fatal crash in Wainflee -
Oakville teen dies in incident at Balls Falls
A 19 year old from Oakville is dead following an incident at Balls Falls Tuesday. -
42-year-old man in critical condition after police-involved shooting in Hamilton
Ontario's police watchdog says it's investigating after a police-involved shooting in Hamilton left a 42-year-old man in critical condition -
Keep the border closed
Keep the borders closed, that's what the mayors of border communities in Ontario are asking for. -
Peter MacKay takes heat for skipping Conservative leadership debates
Conservative leadership candidate Peter MacKay is taking heat for skipping a pair of debates organized by grassroots party members. -
Business future for retailer Le Chateau uncertain
Le Chateau says there is "significant doubt" it can stay in business. -
SIU updates investigation into balcony death in Toronto
The SIU says an investigation into the death of a 29-year old Black woman in Toronto back in May is nearing completion. -
U-S surpasses 3 million cases of COVID-19
The United States announced Tuesday it is officially leaving the World Health Organization in 2021. -
Ontario to extend state of emergency
Ontario is expected to table a motion today to extend the province's state of emergency until July 24th. -
Heat continues in Niagara
The heat warnings continue today for Niagara and much of southern Ontario. -
Liberals to detail preview of federal deficit, spending affected by COVID-19
It's not a budget, and not a fiscal update but the federal Liberals are set to lay out today how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted government finances for the fiscal year. -
'Icy' who has been described as Niagara's ugliest dog has not received a single adoption application
He could be the ugliest dog ever put up for adoption in Niagara.
